By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer The concept of an afterlife, Heaven and Hell, is an idea that humanity has eternally dwelled over. At the center of many famous works of art and compositions is the great beyond. Over the history of mankind, many theologians have attempted to define the afterlife; from the … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab American contributing writer Overview Arabic calligraphy is more than just writing Arabic in an elegant way. It is better described as a culturally rich art form that expresses the beauty of the Arabic language into a visual form. The exact origins of the Arabic manuscript are widely debated, whether it … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab cinema has long been a cultural media that has gone unrecognized by the outside world. This has not done Arab horror any favors, since horror is already a genre that struggles for the approval of Hollywood producers, who present their movies worldwide. Despite all that, Egypt … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer WARNING: Possible spoilers ahead! “Enti superhero masriya?” (Are you an Egyptian Superhero?) a young girl asked, after being saved by the lead female role, Layla el Fouly, in the newest marvel series Moon Knight. This line immediately gave me chills! I recognized the important role of this … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Antonia Wagura Did you know? One of the distinguishing features of Al-Taghrooda is the exaggeration and extension of the Arabic vowel sounds as the lines of verse when chanted. In addition, UNESCO inscribed it in 2012 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World is a region that traces its origins to hundreds if not, thousands of years ago. The ancient history that is present in the Arab World makes it a fascinating area to study, and one where the field of archaeology is also used to … Continued
Qatar is amongst the smallest Arab countries. Doha is its capital city that houses 80% of Qatar’s population. In 1916, Qatar went from being under Ottoman control to becoming a British protectorate and eventually became an independent state on September 3, 1971. Much of Qatar’s wealth comes from its natural resources such as oil which allowed the government to invest in their city. Arab America contributing writer, Leyelle Mosallam writes on the six must see tourist attractions in Doha Qatar, from its sea line to its deserts.
The affliction and the eventual dissent into madness By: Menal Maliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Much of the Arabic language’s beauty stems from its dept. The language is as beautiful as it is complex. Take for example the word honey, it has 70 synonyms and the word lion has about 400. Arabic has so … Continued
Habibi sticker designed and sold by nadiabdeir By: Dina Kobeissi/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabic words habibi and habibti have spread more and more within non-Arab societies. Translating to “my love” for men and women respectively, the words have been labeled as “arguably one of the Arabic world’s biggest cultural exports.” Rappers like Drake have even … Continued
SOURCE: OPEN CULTURE Public Domain Day is not just about the famous works that get released—-this year Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh and Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises were the best known-—but the archives that suddenly open up when any potential argument over copyright bypasses its sell-by date. For example, Harvard’s Loeb Music Library has just released a selection from its 600-volume 78rpm collection of Arab … Continued
Photo: Mondly Arabic Words By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever caught yourself in a conversation with an Arab and wished you knew some Arabic? Or have you ever wanted to impress someone you like that speaks Arabic? Worry no more, in this article Arab America is going to teach you … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer I was recently invited to a family member’s Melwee, which is a traditional party a Yemeni bride has before her wedding. I walked into the large gathering, and was greeted with a sea of Yemeni women dressed in traditional attire. We sip tea, converse, as well as … Continued
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